SOLUTION: I drove 150 miles for work in one week, the next week I only drove approximately 20% less than the previous week. What is the amount of miles i drove the second week?

SOLUTION: I drove 150 miles for work in one week, the next week I only drove approximately 20% less than the previous week. What is the amount of miles i drove the second week?

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Question 618626: I drove 150 miles for work in one week, the next week I only drove approximately 20% less than the previous week. What is the amount of miles i drove the second week?
Answer by Maths68(1474) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1st week driving = 150 miles
20% of 150 miles = 150(20%)=150(20/100)=150(1/5)=150/5=30miles
2nd week driving = 20% less than the 1st week = 150-30=120miles
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